Environment

As The Tonle Sap Dries Up, Villagers Worry About Dwindling Fish Catch

The Mekong River Commission said in early August that Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake, which relies on reverse flows from the Mekong River during the wet season, has recorded the lowest flows since 1997.

Global Brands Say Future Orders at Risk Given Cambodia’s Increasing Coal Power

The six brands, H&M, Adidas, Puma and Gap, Nike, and Specialized, said they have committed to environmental commitments and that continued investment in coal energy could negatively impact Cambodia’s prospects of attracting future investment.

Wildlife Alliance Faces Heat For Burning Villager’s Tractor in Pursat

The Ministry of Environment and Pursat officials have criticized conservation group Wildlife Alliance for burning the vehicle of a Pursat resident for allegedly transporting illegal timber.

As Tonle Sap Dries Up, River Commission Urges More Data Sharing to Address Low Mekong Levels

The Mekong River Commission asked countries along the waterbody to share data of falling water levels in the river, especially in light of the record dry conditions witnessed in the Tonle Sap Lake.

Water Wars: Mekong River Another Front in U.S.-China Rivalry

The two powers' struggle recently moved into the realm of science - with the U.S. and Chinese governments each touting different reports about whether China's 11 dams on the river were harming nations downstream.

Flood Risk for 1 Million in Phnom Penh as Wetlands Destroyed

In Phnom Penh, 15 of 25 lakes have been infilled, with about a third of the Tompoun wetland infilled so far.

Praying for Rain by the Mekong as Monsoon Season Begins

Praying for Rain by the Mekong as Monsoon Season Begins  

Its effects are being felt in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and here in Cambodia where rainfall has been way short of expectations.

Gov’t, USAID Criticized for Inaction Over Severe Forest Loss at Prey Lang Sanctuary

According to the data from the University of Maryland, Cambodia lost 63,000 hectares of forest in 2019, the tenth highest in the world last year, and had seen 26 percent of its tree cover disappear since 2000.

Survey Backs Calls to End Illegal Wildlife Markets

Matt Hunt, chief executive officer at Save the Bears in Cambodia, said the massive change would occur in how people live as a result of the pandemic and said such surveys should back government efforts to shut down illegal wildlife markets.

Thai Activists Raise Alarm over New Proposed Lao Mekong Dam

The MRC prior consultation process normally lasts for six months, during which other MRC members, including Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, can review the project and assess any cross-border impacts.